penalties
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Could his prowess at penalties work in his favour?
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Under the settlement, Volvo will pay $17.5 million in civil penalties to reimburse the state for the cost of the investigation and support its vehicle-testing operations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Such policies avoid the use-it-or-lose it penalties of traditional long-term-care policies, he said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
In 2017, the commission ordered Levy to open the gates or face daily penalties of up to $11,250.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Acromantula eggs are defined as Class A Non-Tradeable Goods By the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, meaning that severe penalties are attached to their importation or sale.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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